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Shirley Ballas returned to dancing six weeks after giving birth to her son and was told by her coach that her stretch marks shouldn't be on show

Shirley Ballas 'never forgot' being criticised for showing stretch marks when dancing

Dean Sullivan as Jimmy Corkhill in Brookside

REGIONAL NEWS Wirral Brookside star Dean Sullivan dies aged 68

Chester Bach Singer will perform their annual Christmas Carol Concert on December 16.

Top Chester choir to stage Christmas concert at historic church

John Bishop has announced two performances at the Floral Pavilion in New Brighton

Comedian John Bishop announces two Wirral shows during 2024 UK tour

Singer Becky Hill to perform at Delamere Forest this summer

The ceremony was held at Chester Cathedral.

Winners of first ever Sovereign Art Foundation Students Prize Chester announced

Part of ITVX's new drama 'Archie' was filmed on Albion Street. (Image: PA/Google)

New Cary Grant biopic filmed in Chester now available to watch on ITVX

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regional Madness announce headline show for Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod

Michelle Keegan and Richard Armitage star in new Netflix show filmed at Arley Hall

cheshire news Arley Hall to be featured in new Netflix drama coming in January 2024

Sister Sister appeared in series two of Drag Race UK

RuPaul's Drag Race UK star comes to Neston for Christmas show

The Chester Christmas Market.

Our favourite things from the Chester Christmas Market

Chester Lantern Parade 2022. D.Sejrup

Chester schools to light up city centre for Lantern Parade

Vue Cheshire Oaks confirms Christmas cinema line-up

The children from Blacon schools are excited by the prospect of climbing the cathedral's mighty tower.

Chester Cathedral tower views inspiration behind new musical

Whispering Bob Harris and Colin Hall. By Colin Hall

The Songs The Beatles Gave Away comes to Chester's Storyhouse

Artist Louisa Boyd with her assembled Elements artwork on display in the Escher in the Palace Museum, in the Hague.

Cheshire artist fulfils childhood dream with exhibit at Escher museum

Ellesmere Port Winter Pride

Ellesmere Port Winter Pride event confirmed

A scene from 'Someone Who'll Watch Over Me' which was staged earlier this year at The Live Rooms by theatre company Against The Grain.

Chester theatre company to hold auditions for lead part in upcoming play

Musical Director Tim Jones with the cast of Tip Top Productions Christmas Concert which will be staged at St Mary's Creative Space.

Community theatre company to stage first Christmas concert

Left to right: Josie (Kat Sadler), Deb (Louise Brealey), Billie (Lizzie Davidson)

wirral news New BBC comedy filmed in Wirral set to hit screens this week

There's plenty to see and do across Cheshire West this festive season.

Christmas 2023: A host of festive things to see and do across Cheshire West

The selected authors at the event.

Event to launch collection of prize-winning literature in Chester

Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage is likely looking forward to some light banter with Ant and Dec

OPINION OPINION: Hancock and Farage are proof ITV love rehabilitating the worst people

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Pupils from Little Sutton CofE Primary with their photography competition entries.

Ellesmere Port pupils capture spirit of autumn with photography competition

Nicky Kilnan with a copy of The Enchanted Christmas Treasury.

regional Woman thrilled to have co-authored best-selling children's Christmas book

Chester Racecourse has announced its schedule for 2024.

Chester Racecourse announces 2024 race schedule

Annabel Turpin.

Chester Storyhouse CEO in prestigious arts council appointment

Storyhouse at Christmas

Festive line-up confirmed for Chester's Storyhouse this Christmas

Chester Music Society Choir will perform Verdi's Requiem at Chester Cathedral.

Chester choir to perform iconic piece at Cathedral

Postcode lottery ambassador Judie McCourt

Chester residents celebrate Postcode Lottery daily jackpot win

Former Love Island star Olivia Attwood said she's keen to make another appearance on ITV I'm A Celebrity one day

Olivia Attwood still 'hurt' by I'm a Celeb exit and wants to return to jungle

Mike Lockley, Fern Evans and Samantha Giblin.

The Neston theatre company ready to hit the stage with Christmas panto

Summer-Joules Saunders has been busy this year being involved in a new feature film The Angel of the North, with director Sean Cronin (left) and .

Young Chester actress in new film about world bare-knuckle fighting champion

Fatima Jawara as Little Red. Photo credit Mike Kwasniak.

Classic tale Little Red returns to Ellesmere Port theatre

One of the screens at the new Picturehouse Chester cinema.

What visitors can expect from new Chester Picturehouse

Chester's Christmas markets, restaurants and shops have made it a hit with Times readers. (iStockphoto)

Times readers place Chester among prettiest destinations for Christmas shopping

Professor Caroline Rush, CEO of the British Fashion Council cuts the ribbon to officially open Chester Design Foundation.

'A platform for creative talent' - Chester Design Foundation opens on Bridge Street

The old Chester Market, pictured here in 1993.

What do Standard readers miss most about the old Chester Market?

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Chester Geek Retreat.

Gaming café sees huge demand for 'Learn to Play' events for children

Dave Keech (left) and Billy Jones (right) wrote the song 'J.R. is Our Hero' at the height of Dallas mania.

Songwriter reflects on cult hit four decades after iconic Dallas episode

People's Postcode Lottery ambassador, Danyl Johnson. Photo: Newsquest

Chester residents among four CH Postcode Lottery wins

Construction underway at Chester Picturehouse earlier in the year.

Chester Picturehouse confirms opening date and first film screenings

Chester Little Theatre is set to stage a new adaptation of Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol'.

Christmas comes early with original adaptation of Dickens classic

A scene from 'WAITING' during rehearsals for the play which premieres at Storyhouse.

Chester playwright's Liverpool Blitz play to premiere at Storyhouse

New exhibition to showcase acclaimed local artists and iconic Welsh painter

Sting and Nile Rodgers & Chic have been announced for Forest Live at Delamere Forest.

Music legends Sting and Nile Rodgers & Chic to play at Delamere Forest

Eleven Magpies will be playing as one of three acts at Chester Folk Festival's autumn concert.

Chester Folk Festival announces trio of acts for autumn concert

Noddy Holder has opened up on his battle with cancer

cheshire news Cheshire resident Noddy Holder opens up on secret battle with cancer

Ella-Grace and inset, Kelly

Singer to think of cousin when she sings at world famous music club

Amanda Abbington has quit Strictly Come Dancing.

Strictly Come Dancing star Amanda Abbington quits BBC show amid 'setbacks'

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Jess Glynne and Nile Rodgers have been added to the Llangollen International Music Festival line-up.

regional Chart topper and disco kings added to Llangollen International Eisteddfod line-up

The Wyeside Arts Centre.

Letter: Loss of arts venue would be a tragedy so a fundraising group could be formed

Busted will hit the stage at Haydock Park

regional Busted to hit stage at Haydock Park in 2024

Do you remember watching comedian Jack Carroll on Britain's Got Talent?

Britain’s Got Talent star joins Coronation Street hoping to bring 'lots of laughs’